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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.09, 452.34 and 268.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.09, 452.34 and 268.86 is: 370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.09 : 452.34 = 268.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.09/452.34 = 268.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.09x = 452.34 × 268.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.09x = 121,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,612.53/328.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.67

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